Quincy Lathers
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Organized correctional officer with training and experience to coordinate and direct operations. Offers skills in decision-making and problem-solving combined with expert knowledge of field, integrity and attention to detail. Well-trained corrections professional skilled in direct inmate work and overseeing others. History in [Type] settings with success in keeping inmates under control and staff focused on work. Focused on protection and prevention.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2022 - Current
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Supervised inmate visits to ensure proper conduct of visitors, as well as compliance with established visitation policies.
- Organized paperwork associated with prisoner movement including releases, transfers and extraditions.
- Assisted in transporting prisoners between correctional facilities or institutions for court hearings or medical appointments.
- Performed basic first aid duties for injured inmates or staff members.
- Prepared detailed incident reports documenting all events that occurred during shift operations.
- Responded to emergency situations such as fights among inmates or medical emergencies requiring immediate attention.
- Participated in educational classes offered at the prison such as anger management or substance abuse counseling sessions.
- Ensured compliance with state laws governing corrections operations.
- Searched inmate living areas for contraband items such as weapons or drugs using metal detectors or other specialized equipment.
- Participated in physical fitness activities required for job performance including running drills, obstacle courses and self-defense techniques.
- Maintained order and security within the jail facility by monitoring inmates' activities, enforcing rules, and conducting searches.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
Executive Chef
Neuromedical Surgical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2018 - 04.2024
- Works with Production Manager to oversee daily food prep and service activities
- Manage daily kitchen operation with 5 staff members
- Oversee food preparation and production, ensuring food safety procedures
- Creates dishes for special dietary needs
- Makes initial and informed judgement about the quality of ingredients
- Monitor kitchen and food waste.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Director of Culinary Operations
Golden Plains Community Hospital
Borger, TX
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for the purchase of food items at discounted prices.
- Coached employees on proper knife skills and cooking methods for various dishes.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with sanitation regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Supervised food preparation processes to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Hired and trained new staff members according to company guidelines and policies while adhering to labor laws and regulations.
- Implemented systems for tracking orders and deliveries in order to optimize supply chain operations.
- Established relationships with suppliers to secure competitive pricing on ingredients and supplies.
Sous Chef
Boil and Roux
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2016 - 02.2020
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes
- Practiced safe food handling procedures
- Met production requirements for all events
- Oversee back of the house operations to ensure quality, efficient and a positive work environment
- Second in command in the kitchen helping the head chef to run the kitchen and manage 10 staff members while working in a fast-paced environment.
Sous Chef
Sharon’s Kitchen
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2003 - 05.2008
- Reduced wasted and lowed food costs by 7%
- Coordinated with all workstations to ensure timely deliveries of freshly done orders
- Devised and updated the menu seasonally for regular customers
- Prepared, seasoned and cooled a wide variety of dishes, according to the recipe specifications
- Responsible for detail record-keeping regarding food costing, food usage and food wantage levels.
Education
Culinary Arts -
Virginia College
05.2005
Skills
- Defensive Tactics
- Inmate Supervision
- Policy Enforcement
- Suicide Prevention
- Investigative Skills
- Restraint Techniques
- Incident Documentation
- Crisis Management
- Officer Training
- Rules of Conduct
- Crowd Control
- Job Assignments
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Inmate Transport
- Conflict Management
- Inmate Movement Control
- Security Protocols
Certification
SERV Safe, Food Protection Manager / 19548774, 06/17/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office
10.2022 - Current
Director of Culinary Operations
Golden Plains Community Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2022
Executive Chef
Neuromedical Surgical Center
05.2018 - 04.2024
Sous Chef
Boil and Roux
04.2016 - 02.2020
Sous Chef
Sharon’s Kitchen
10.2003 - 05.2008
Culinary Arts -
Virginia College
SERV Safe, Food Protection Manager / 19548774, 06/17/2025
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